Kanji information

MeaningsBird, Chicken
On-yomiちょう
Kun-yomiとり
Strokes11
JLPT LevelN4
Grade2
Frequency1043

How to Write 鳥 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 鳥 mean?

Bird, Chicken

How do you read 鳥?

On-yomi: ちょう / Kun-yomi: とり

How many strokes does 鳥 have?

11 strokes

鳥 appears in which JLPT level?

鳥 is classified as JLPT N4.

In what school grade is 鳥 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 2 kanji.

How common is 鳥 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 1043.

Where can I see the stroke order for 鳥?

You can view the animated stroke order diagram for 鳥 above.

What is the Unicode code-point for 鳥?

U+9CE5

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